The rumors from pro-wrestling industry can be the nastiest, sometimes including the demise of a particular superstar. It was just a few months ago when John Cena’s death rumors were spread. Now it was Big Show’s turn to get involved in such baseless news.
As reported by wrestlingnewssource.com, Big Show has been a victim of the same rumor like Cena was months earlier. The source suggested a certain blog published the news stating that the world’s largest athlete has passed away in a road accident. The news was further shared on various social media feeds.
To verify the truth, Associated Press contacted the WWE and they rubbished all of it saying he is doing completely well. This was the press release by them:
“AP FACT CHECK: WWE wrestler Big Show not dead
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A story reported by a blog called “WWE” that claimed professional wrestling star “Big Show” had died in a car accident is false.
Chris Bellitti, a spokesman for World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., (WWE) said Tuesday that the “Big Show,” whose real name is Paul Donald Wight II, is alive and well. He also said the blog site is not affiliated with the legitimate WWE site.
On Dec. 10, the short, poorly written blurb claimed the star had been admitted to a hospital and died. On Monday, the 44-year-old tweeted a photograph of himself training in the gym.
The tweet was re-posted on the WWE’s official Twitter account.”
Big Show posted the following tweet on his account calling out his supposed opponent, Shaquille O’Neil at Wrestlemania 33. As seen in the picture, he’s getting ready for the clash of the goliaths in Orlando, Florida which might mark the end of his illustrious career.
Holiday rest? Ha! It’s almost @WrestleMania season. You ready @Shaq? #GiantInTheGym pic.twitter.com/UXwVhh3Kvz
— Big Show (@WWETheBigShow) December 26, 2016